Chevrolet Equinox vs Ford Escape
Reliability comparison based on 47,140 federal complaints.
Source: NHTSA Complaint Data
The Verdict
Based on federal complaint data, the Chevrolet Equinox has a stronger reliability record than the Ford Escape. This reflects complaint patterns across all model years — individual years may vary.
Head-to-Head
| Metric | Chevrolet Equinox | Ford Escape |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Data | 22 | 25 |
| Total Complaints | 12,225 | 34,915 |
| Avg Complaints/Year | 555.7 | 1396.6 |
| Recent 5-Year Rate | 173.6 | 465.2 |
| Crashes Reported | 550 | 1,094 |
| Deaths Reported | 9 | 24 |
| Total Recalls | 47 | 220 |
Lower complaints and crashes = better. Green highlights the better number in each row.
What Breaks Most
Chevrolet Equinox
ENGINE
2,738
VISIBILITY/WIPER
1,064
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1,059
POWER TRAIN
900
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
745
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
720
AIR BAGS
532
SERVICE BRAKES
425
Ford Escape
ENGINE
6,634
POWER TRAIN
3,858
STEERING
3,697
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2,160
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2,053
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1,868
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1,693
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1,503
Best & Worst Years
Chevrolet Equinox Best
2026
46 complaints
Chevrolet Equinox Worst
2011
1,133 complaints
Ford Escape Best
2025
24 complaints
Ford Escape Worst
2013
3,660 complaints
Year-by-Year Comparison
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Chevrolet Equinox
Complaint counts reflect consumer-reported issues to NHTSA and do not represent failure rates. Higher sales volume typically means more complaints. This comparison is based on aggregate data across all model years — reliability can vary significantly between individual years. See our disclaimers and methodology.
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